Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks during a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, February 14, 2025. — Reuters ROME: Pope Francis was hospitalised on Friday for medical tests and treatment for bronchitis, marking the latest health concern for the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church. Francis, who has been breathless in recent days and has delegated officials to …
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This handout photograph taken and released by Ukrainian Emergency Service on February 14, 2025 shows the New Safe Confinement (NSC), which protects the remains of reactor 4 of the former Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant following a drone attack on its cover built to contain radiation. — AFP KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claimed on Friday that a Russian drone had …
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that a Russian drone had struck the cover built to contain radiation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, adding that radiation levels were normal. The Ukrainian air force said that Russia had launched 133 drones across the country overnight — including attack drones — targeting northern regions of the country where the Chernobyl …
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan is speaking to Geo News on February 14, 2024. — Screengrab via video/reporter LONDON: The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has said that people of diverse backgrounds must unite and work together to defeat the forces of hate and division, wielding power and influence these days through the use of fake news and extremist ideologies. Khan …
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A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker in southern Chile, before spitting him out unharmed, an amazing escape that was all captured on video. Adrian Simancas was paddling off the Patagonian city of Punta Arenas on Saturday when the giant baleen surged out of the water swallowing him and his yellow kayak whole. Five seconds later a stunned Simancas bobbed …
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Representational image of a new crescent seen on the sky. — X/@HaramainInfo/File An astronomy centre in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has forecast that the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on Saturday, March 1, The National reported. Most Muslim countries will attempt to observe the new crescent moon on February 28, the …
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The Republican-controlled US Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary Thursday, ignoring dire warnings from the medical community and elevating his anti-vaccine advocacy into the highest levels of government. Known widely as “RFK Jr.,” the 71-year-old nephew of the late president John F. Kennedy secured confirmation in a 52-48 vote largely along party lines, becoming the latest contentious …
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Chrystia Freeland, who served as Canada’s Finance Minister, attends a campaign event, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada January 19, 2025. — Reuters Canada’s ruling Liberal Party is choosing a new leader to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who said in January he was stepping down after growing dissatisfaction over his performance. The result is due to be announced on March 9. …
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Illegal immigrants being escorted onto a C-17 transport plane in Texas, January 2025. — US Department of Defence First flight from US, carrying illegal migrants reaches in Panama. Two more flights to land in Central American country soon. Mulino says US will send Panama 360 people on three flights. PANAMA CITY: The United States deported 119 people of different nationalities …
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures during a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, February 13, 2025. — Reuters WASHINGTON: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday the United States and India have set a target of doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. Modi made the …
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